The awards for Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Male Artist and Top R&B Tour went to Bruno Mars. His 24K Magic also won for Top R&B Album and "That's What I Like" earned the Top R&B Song title.

BTS was named Top Social Artist, Camila Cabello won the Billboard Chart Achievement Award, Khalid earned the Top New Artist trophy, Janet Jackson took home the Icon Award and Drake scored the Billboard 200 Artist statuette.

U2 was recognized as Top Touring Artist and Top Rock Tour.

The Billboard Music Awards gala celebrates artists across all genres of music. It aired on NBC with Kelly Clarkson acting as emcee. Clarkson and Ariana Grande were early performers at the event. Others who took the stage later in the evening included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa and South Korean boy band BTS.